Have you put off a dental exam due to COVID-19 concerns? It is understandable if you have but consider that delaying preventive oral care or needed treatment may actually lead to bigger health issues. For example, untreated plaque buildup on our teeth can lead to...
Think of something really small like an ant. Now think of something even smaller like a spec of dirt. Take that spec of dirt and divide it in half, and then divide it in half again. Now, think smaller. There are many things in the universe...
Losing their first tooth can be exciting as well as a scary experience for a child. A child will start losing their teeth around six years of age, although some may lose teeth as early as four years or as late as 7-8 years. Your child will...
As a parent, you may wonder how to nurture positive feelings about oral hygiene with your children. Starting as early as possible helps to normalize the process of brushing and flossing in their minds. With the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is especially important to teach...
There are 365 days in a year. With twice-annual visits to the dentist, that means we responsible for maintaining the health of our mouth the remaining 363 days. With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is even more important that we are committed to a daily...
Tooth grinding while sleeping is not uncommon and can be caused by jaw misalignment, missing teeth, illness, or situational stress. Bruxism, a more severe and constant state of teeth grinding can result in a range of physical issues from pain in the jaw joint to...
With the internet, mobile phones, tablets, and a plethora of apps available for download, it is easy to gain access to information on just about any topic. When it comes to taking care of our teeth, daily brushing and twice-annual visits are the most important...
With continued advancements in dental care technology, routine trips to the dentist have become relatively quick, easy, and pain-free. Often, the dental hygienist is the first person to greet you as you sit in the dental chair as they prepare you for a detailed examination...
We all desire to build a trusting relationship with our doctors. From physicians to dentists, we want to feel confident they are qualified to care for us and have a genuine interest in our wellbeing. If you are one of nearly 40 million Americans who...
There are some celebrities that make the rumpled bed head hairstyle look good. Rod Stewart. Mick Jagger. We know them for their voices and iconic songs as much as we do for their signature looks. But when your toothbrush develops a bad case of bed...
